Good value vintage pressing of CCR Cosmo’s Factory?


Kinda rediscovered my liking/appreciation for CCR. I only really want Cosmo’s Factory…I’m a new member of Discogs but trust you guys more.

Not interested in exotic pressings, *new pressings, etc

*YMMV, but I’ve never heard a modern repressing of anything that comes close to the best of the old ones….no matter what hype stickers are applied!

MY QUESTION: I’M willing to go $80 - $100 for a true NM-+ pressing of CF…what pressings/years should I be looking for if seeking best bang for that audio buck?

 

(And NO, I’m not using this to drum up an acquisition here! (I despise that greasy practice!))

 

 

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From what I see the 1978 Japanese pressing (Fantasy ‎– VIP-5058) is slightly better than the 1970 US release. 

Japanese Release (Fantasy ‎– VIP-5058)

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Analyzed: Creedence Clearwater Revival / Cosmo's Factory [Japan VIP-5058]
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DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track
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DR14      -1.59 dB   -18.07 dB      7:12 01-Ramble Tamble
DR16      -1.08 dB   -18.39 dB      3:29 02-Before You Accuse Me
DR13      -1.67 dB   -17.08 dB      2:11 03-Travelin' Band
DR14      -0.94 dB   -17.82 dB      2:11 04-Ooby Dooby
DR14      -3.48 dB   -19.96 dB      2:36 05-Lookin' Out My Back Door
DR12      -6.31 dB   -20.73 dB      3:11 06-Run Through The Jungle
DR12      -4.57 dB   -17.97 dB      2:45 07-Up Around The Bend
DR13      -2.57 dB   -17.47 dB      2:21 08-My Baby Left Me
DR13      -4.72 dB   -19.60 dB      2:32 09-Who'll Stop The Rain
DR13      -1.31 dB   -17.30 dB     11:09 10-I Heard It Through The Grapevine
DR14      -2.42 dB   -19.50 dB      3:41 11-Long As I Can See The Light
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Number of tracks:  11
Official DR value: DR13

US Release (Fantasy ‎– 8402)

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Analyzed: Creedence Clearwater Revival / Cosmo's Factory
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DR         Peak         RMS     Duration Track
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DR13      -1.28 dB   -16.53 dB      7:09 01-Ramble Tamble
DR14      -1.35 dB   -17.80 dB      3:26 02-Before You Accuse Me
DR12      -3.27 dB   -17.67 dB      2:07 03-Travellin' Band
DR13      -1.75 dB   -16.62 dB      2:07 04-Ooby Dooby
DR13      -2.35 dB   -18.46 dB      2:35 05-Lookin' Out My Back Door
DR12      -4.61 dB   -18.81 dB      3:04 06-Run Through the Jungle
DR12      -5.29 dB   -18.95 dB      2:42 07-Up Around the Bend
DR12      -4.13 dB   -18.57 dB      2:19 08-My Baby Left Me
DR13      -4.80 dB   -19.84 dB      2:29 09-Who'll Stop the Rain
DR14      -1.40 dB   -18.16 dB     11:05 10-I Heard It Through the Grapevine
DR14      -3.96 dB   -20.69 dB      3:30 11-Long as I Can See the Light
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Number of tracks:  11
Official DR value: DR13